Rex Harrison Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1960, he received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to film and television
• In 1989, he was awarded a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of England
• Started acting in plays in 1924, but had to quit for a time when he entered the Royal Air Force during World War II
• Got his big break when he appeared in the play "French Without Tears" on the West End of London
• Quote: "There is always a struggle, ․․․a striving for something bigger than yourself in all forms of art․․․and even if you don’t achieve greatness - even if you fail, which we all must - everything․․․is somehow connected with your attitude toward life; your deepest secret feelings․"
• Quote: "Exhilaration is that feeling you get just after a great idea hits you, and just before you realize what's wrong with it․"
• Well known for his witty, improvised style of delivering lines
• Is the vocal inspiration for the character Stewie Griffin on "Family Guy․"
• Was offered the lead role in "13 Rue Madeleine," but turned it down
• Was offered the lead role in "The King and I," but turned it down